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June 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting Agenda
The Hastings Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference.
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Halberg, Johnson, Messina, Romens and Siebenaler
Planning Commissioners Absent: Best
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Planner Justin Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes
Chair Johnson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the April 13,
2020 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Roll call vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Spiral Brewery - Special Use Permit #2020-25 - Amended Tap Room - Rooftop Seating -
111 East 2nd Street.
Fortney provided a summary of the request and staff’s recommendation of approval subject
to conditions within the report.
Chair Johnson opened and closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. with no one providing
testimony.
Commissioner Halberg asked for clarification on how smoking and access to the rear
emergency stair would be monitored. Amy Fox of Spiral Brewery stated there will be no
smoking and they will monitor the rear stair, possibly with an alarm system.
Commissioner Siebenaler asked about hours of operation. Ms. Fox stated hours are no later
than 1am, but that they normally don’t operate past 11pm.
Motion by Commissioner Messina, seconded by Commissioner Halberg to recommend
approval of the special use permit subject to the conditions of the staff report. Roll call vote:
Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved. City Council will review on June 15th.
OTHER ACTIONS
4. Other Business
Hinzman provided an update of various City activities
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Siebenaler motioned to adjourn at 7:27 p.m., seconded by Commissioner
Halberg. Roll Call: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
Next Meeting – June 22, 2020
Respectively Submitted:
John Hinzman
Planning Commission Secretary